OverviewWe are looking for an experienced and flexible Medical Secretary to support our Consultant in the Hospital.

Candidates are advised to apply directly using the following link:

https://hje.kallidusrecruit.com/vacancyinformation.aspx?vguid=a74cd4ae-cc6e-4241-913d-8558f194acfa

Please note, only applications received through the employer''s website will be reviewed.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the timely processing of all patient related information, including clinic letters, reports, referrals, appointments, admissions, and all , general enquiries.

Ensuring that all correspondence is handled within the required timeframes.

To be responsible for booking all appointments and co ordinate theatre bookings as required.

Handling any outstanding invoices for patients, insurers or third parties to ensure prompt payment.

Qualifications and Experience

Well established numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE or equivalent, at grade C or above in Mathematics and English)

Typing or word processing qualification at RSA II (or equivalent)

AMSPAR Advanced Diploma for Medical Secretaries Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

NVQ at level 3 or above in Business Administration (or equivalent)

Substantive secretarial experience working in a private healthcare environment

Demonstrable experience of clerical work involving computerised systems

Demonstrable knowledge of medical terminology

Demonstrable experience of using audio transcription systems

Demonstrate experience of managing consultants accounts

Demonstrate knowledge of private medical insurers i.e. authorisations, coding and billing

Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Windows based computer systems and be capable of using most Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Word and Outlook

Demonstrate ability to pay good attention to detail, reliably check and record data and identify anomalies and be able to self-check completed work

Disclosure and SecurityThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer detailsEmployer: The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address: 60 Grove End Road, St John’s Wood, London NW8 9NH

Employer''s website: https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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